We are researching the application of large language models (LLMs) and other AI technologies to develop autonomous agents capable of simulating realistic human conversational behavior.Mursion puts learners in 1:1 immersive training simulations with human-powered avatars to practice difficult and high stakes conversations.Simulations are designed for today’s workforce, staging interactions between learners and avatars. This design builds the skills that drive impact for your team while practicing with psychological safety and realism, and yielding high-impact results in a short period of time.

DNABLOCK is leading the way to personalized entertainment, interaction and identity by removing the barriers of 3D content creation. Our platform and REPLIKANT™ animation engine allows creatives, brands, and individuals the ability to generate bespoke, high-quality, digital beings without prohibitive post-production costs or specialized 3D programming knowledge. Our platform supports the exporting of content onto ANY device, making it simple to create fulfilling interactions with an enormous reach.We operate a scalable, high-end, computer graphics pipeline. This pipeline, combined with advanced machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and sentiment analysis, is our recipe for engaging, real-time, interactive, digital beings and the future of digital interface. As a forward-thinking company, we have focused on likeness protection and ownership; adding authentication mechanisms to guarantee control and transparency.We've raised $8M from major investors in the gaming and web3 space such as Softbank, Animoca Brands, Sfermion, Solana Ventures and Non-Fungible Labs.

An AI-powered mobile app and platform for video content discovery and curation.

We invest early in amazing founders and build ecosystems.

I'm the Head of Microsoft for Startups in Los Angeles. I advise, work on technical projects and architect solutions for some of the top startups in the country. I advise at AmplifyLA, Mucker Lab, Techstars and 500Startups. I specialize in AI, machine learning and conversational UI.

ShowKit provides companies and developers tools to build real-time customer service support services designed for mobile users. ShowKit's patent-pending solution includes an SDK, which is integrated into a company's mobile app to enable in-app screen sharing, co-navigation, and video chat. A company's support agents can field customers' calls from inside a web-based CRM application or from a smartphone or tablet, and can remotely view and navigate the customers' mobile screen.The ShowKit SDK is cross-platform between iOS and Web and can facilitate web-to-mobile as well as mobile-to-mobile support. The Android SDK is scheduled for release by the end of the first quarter of 2015. Ease of integration is key to ShowKit's SDK with mobile integration completed with as few as 5 lines of code. Moreover, ShowKit uses a simple JavaScript API for its web plugin, which can be integrated into any web-based CRM application. ShowKit's features are fully customizable including user interface elements, video chat viewer specifications, flow, and ultimate user experience.

Full stack developer, mobile and web development (Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, iOS, Android, node.js, C/C++). Product Manager of FixUp project, an app that connected people with local handymen to guide them through home improvements and fixes in real-time over video chat. Lead Developer on Keen, an Android dating app similar to Tinder. Lead Developer on ShowKit project (developed cross-platform library in C++, Android and iOS specific code).

Lead engineer for 2010, 2011 & 2012 NGC Android Mobile IR&D project. Successfully designed and developed various tactical Android apps for the US Army. Submitted software whitepapers to government agencies including DARPA and CERDEC. Presented and demonstrated apps to various high-ranking military personnel including the Chief of Staff of the US Army and 4-star generals. Designed and implemented an App Store for the US Army and various government agencies. (Android SDK, Java, JSON, C++, SQL, Ruby on Rails, Eclipse, Subversion, Mac OS X, Ubuntu Linux, Management, BusinessDevelopment)

Designed and implemented software for various Battle Command Product Line IR&D projects including Blue Force Tracking II (BFT-II) and Ground Soldier System (GSS). Presented and demonstrated prototype systems at various military tradeshows and exercises. Contributed to the winning of the BFT-II contract with the US Army. (C, C++, Java, Eclipse, RedHat Linux, Business Development)

Designed and implemented situational awareness software for Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2) Joint Capabilities Release. Contributed to a successful release and approval of the software by the US Army. (C, C++, SQL, Eclipse, RedHat Linux)

Provided ASP.net web development support for transnet.usc.edu. Provided technical support for 50 XP Professional Systems and 6 Windows 2003 Servers.

Provided technical support to USC network users.

Provided management for 30+ employee database administration call center. Led and tracked a 3-month database audit project, which successfully enhanced the integrity of the department’s databases. Maintained and provided daily reports to the executive director. (Management)

Provided IT support for office network and computer systems. Created and maintained technical documents. Designed various websites and graphics for non-profit businesses. (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Photoshop, Dreamweaver)